Events

Events sponsored by Decoding Dyslexia CA (DDCA) are indicated on the events calendar.  Local events held by other organizations may also be listed that may be of interest to our members. DDCA does not endorse any specific program or company.

Feb
8
Thu
Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Conference @ Oakland Scottish Rite Center
Feb 8 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm

A one day, hands-on, special education workshop designed to meet the needs of parents and professionals serving children and teens with disabilities. Perfect for educators, healthcare providers, advocates and attorneys. This program is not disability or state specific.

For more information (parking, accommodations etc): http://www.wrightslaw.com/speak/18.02.ca.htm

Each ticket includes:

  • Wrightslaw book set ($63 value) – Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 2nd Edition, Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy, 2nd Edition and Wrightslaw: All About IEPs
  • Sandwich lunches and all-day tea/coffee bar

Early Bird Discounts until January 7, 2018*

*Early Bird registrants will also receive emailed pdf copies of Wrightslaw Special Education Law, 2nd Ed. and Wrightslaw: Special Education Legal Developments and Cases 2016 which retail for $29.95.

Oct
11
Thu
Wrightslaw Special Education & Advocacy Training @ WestGate
Oct 11 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm

Pete Wright photo

Save The Date!

Wrightslaw Special Education & Advocacy Training

Comes to San Jose on

October 11, 2018  9 am – 4:30 pm

Register at: https://php.networkforgood.com/

Don’t miss this one-day, hands-on, special education workshop with Pete Wright, designed to meet the needs of parents and professionals serving children and teen with disabilities.

Perfect for parents, educators, healthcare providers, advocates, and attorneys.  This program is not disability or state specific.

For more information on Pete Wright at http://wrightslaw.com

http://bit.ly/PHP_Wrightslaw

Oct
18
Thu
Online Dyslexia Summit (Free Event): Reading Horizons
Oct 18 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Online Dyslexia Summit

October 18, 2018 | 12ET

Are there students in your district, school, or classroom who are affected by dyslexia? With dyslexia affecting between 10-20% of all students, the likely answer is: yes. To learn how to address the needs of this student population, join us for this live online event! We’ll be bringing the latest research and tips from the top dyslexia experts to you in the comfort of your own home or desk.

*Experts include (see below for more information on each presenter):

  • Dr. Mark Seidenberg, Ph.D
  • William J. Therrien, Ph.D., BCBA
  • Dr. Louise Spear-Swerling Ph.D.
  • Madalyne Marie Hymas, Artist
  • Scott Mills, MA
  • Shantell Berrett, MA; Donell Pons, M.Ed.; and Laura Axtell, M.Ed. (Panel Discussion)

If you can’t make the live event, register to receive email updates as content becomes available for viewing. Know an educator who would appreciate this event, send them this link.

This summit is a free resource. Professional development credits will be available after the event.

*Schedule subject to change.